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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1958

Page

4

Hillary Dash to Pole Alters Antartic Rescue Plan

News story notes Sir Edmund Hillary, first to reach the South Pole overland, abandoned waiting for the British Fuchs expedition. Hillary will return by air from the Pole to McMurdo Sound after establishing depots, aiming to ease route finding for the other party and emphasize scientific work rather than contest. The piece also covers Macmillan on peace talks, Vanguard missile news, and the West Indies federation developments.

Warry Eccles Sly Edmund Hillary South Pole New Zealand Mount Everest Ind Vivian Fuchs Pole Sagan Hillary McMurdo Sound Fuchs Scott Base MceMurdo Sound Beith Wellington N.Z Cairns Britain Rober FF Scott Harald Am Praineworthy Fuche Hillary Daily Telegram Sir Edmund

Install New Officers At Auxiliary Meeting

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary held its inaugural meeting January 2 in the Legion auditorium. Vic Patrick and Herb Woods installed 1958 officers led by Ela Johnstone as president and Paytus Angell as first vice president. Committee conveners were chosen, and the group decided to cancel bingo on February 19 to donate the hall for Booster Night skating club entertainment.

Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Legion Auditorium Vic Patrick Herb Woods Acton Legion Auxtiary Ela Johnstone Paytus Angell Bus ‘Inews

Rockwood Couple Honored on Fifty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Iveren Quigily marked their 58th anniversary with a family dinner at the home of Mr. Edes Hosking in Hockwhat. Relatives, including Mrs. Pearen’s sister and other family, recalled past milestones and shared memories of long marriage and family ties in the Primuswn-Nassageweys district.

Rockwood Edward Iveren Edes Hosking Hockwhat McPrederan Pearen Fur Pearen Beling Leslie Kiln Fverton Ditch Socuthman Stewart Dunnen McPhederan Kvortan J Unsworth Mie Rive Vwerra Barkwieed Mirellu Allen Tovente Mre Carvie Albin

Out of Town Visitors In Many Local Homes

Sunday and New Year’s Day visitors filled homes across Fergus Guelph Acton and Burlington. Names include the Alten Tuovell Morrow Grill Jewin Parker Fryer Bagg Rage McLean Bayne Patten and several spouses as families hosted relatives from nearby towns and cities.

Mire Jatin Alten Mise Jennie Tuovell Mere Pied Alten Ree Amd Harry Morte Eleabeth Nancy Mroami Mia Hert Dundalk Bee Harvey Belinvedd Charles Fountein Dick Grill Lanily Alliston Harvey Jestin Labby Lloyd Cutting Raymond Acton G Xt Jewin Tad Jostin Patsy John Alton Jennie Tovell Robert Patten Dhane Kenny Guelph Omar Parker Eric Meath Meather Burlington Norman Fryer Percy Peavey Archie Bagg Dorothy Walter Rage Sams McLean Elgin Bayne Fergus

Acton Free Prom Plant Tours Offer Appointment Only

The Dilts Printing and Pub Staking Company invites a small group of organizations to a conducted tour of the Acton Free Prom plant during operating hours. Tours are by appointment to fit the schedule. Interested parties may arrange a tour by calling 606 between 2 am and 50 p.m.

Dilts Printing Welcome Small Groupe of Organizatiome Acton Free Prom

Mayor's Address Outlines Town Plans And Budget Notes

The address discusses building projects and utilities, noting building standards and the need for careful funding. It references cemetery work, ambulance service development, equipment needs, and long term town welfare considerations. The text preserves procedural concerns and raises figures related to town maintenance and future services.

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Local Government Plans For Unemployed Grant Use And Zoning By-law

The town discusses government unemployment grants and a zoning by-law with plans for future development. Officials from the Planning Board, Municipal Board, and school committee will meet to review the by-law and address projected town needs this year. The article notes anticipated funding impacts on public works, housing, and proposed facilities including a new ice rink and park improvements.

Faery Le'utars Municipal Huard Pitacea Warly Tee Marte Bennett Pathe Hildings

Community Fest Ends With Community Health Update

The Holany festivities wrap up as Friends of Charisse Laking and Ruokert Wels face hospital stays at Bt.dumeph's in Hamilton. Montreel Fer’ hosts modern builders seeking to erect a new structure, while local groups in Ue town plan a centennial project.

Rateliite Progres United States Rumians Earth John Hagen Washington Stadoom Bulganin Moscow Charisse Laking Ruokert Wels Bt.dumeph's Hospital Hamilton Teaal Albert van Gils Als el- bin Mill Streets

Canadian Red Cross births at Outpost and Wurang Hospitals

A report states 2,204 births were attended by Red Cross forces at Outpost Hospitals and Wurang Hetions in 1Ag.

Hed Cross Fortes Outpost Wurang H Etions

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